Growth-differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8) in the uterus: its identification and functional significance in the golden hamster

• Main Authors: O Wai Sum (Author), Cheung Pui Lai (Author), Poon Hong Kit (Author), Ho Wing Kei (Author), Huang Ya Yu (Author), Wong Chun Lung (Author), Chow Pak Ham (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Transforming growth factor-beta superfamily regulates many aspects of reproduction in the female. We identified a novel member of this family, growth-differentiation factor 8 (GDF-8) in the 72 h post coital uterine fluid of the golden hamster by proteomic techniq...